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Dual 1009 plinth

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I've been interested in building a cool looking heavy plinth for my Dual 1009 and have a cabinet builder/luthier friend who has wanted to get into the business of making them. On the other hand I'm also about to send the TT to fixmydual who makes nice looking if not as unique plinths w/ a hinged dustcover (which i would really like to have). Naturally I can't find a link to where I saw a pic of one of Bill's fixmydual plinths but I am curious if anyone has any strong feelings one way or another about how much better a 1009 (will be used 100% for 78s/mono) would sound one way or another. Is this a tt that would benefit that much from a big heavy base vs (I will look for a pic of what I am talking about, but if you have an opinion maybe you already know)?
 
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Although a heavier base may help to minimize feedback I do not think much will be gained. Noise and feedback into a hinged plastic dustcover is another issue. I love my old Duals, and they have run for many years, with proper care.
As you get into better cartridges, they have sonic limitations. Please do not throw stones.
 
I'm planning to use a Stanton 500 cartridge for this 78 specific TT. Yes there are better tables and better cartridges but this should do well for what I'm looking for.
I don't understand what you meant by not throwing stones?
 
Yes,I'll back you that I'm not seeing any stones here.

If you're dedicating it to 78rpm only, and mono, then I'd say it's a lot personal aesthetics. I've got a couple - one in the old upgrade wood framed top set up, and a Canadian Noresco base. The heavy platter deadens a lot, so even with the resonant plasticy noresco it's not distracting bad. So I'd say if you want something more personal, make your own. I don't think they suffer with old stuff that you couldn't tweak. Or check w fixmydual for what they have.
 
My 1019 is in a separate custom plint. It's the one on the bottom of my avatar picture. You won't get any real benefits from stock or custom except aesthetics .

If you're interested, I'm contemplating doing another plinth for mine,and would let this go with the cover if I go that route.
 
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